I ended up back down in Montgomery County helping Tyler Sacks with a small construction project. Once the project was complete Tyler and I waded down the Macoby Creek. I think this was my third trip down the Macoby this year and there was trash, but very little. We managed to get further down the creek than either of us have gone before.
Along the creeks edge there were many of these iridescent Damselflies fluttering about. This is something that is very common throughout Eastern PA, but I don't think most people take the time to notice. Even with their small size, when you take the time to look at them you realize just how spectacular they are.
There was not much wildlife other than insects along the creek, this Northern Watersnake did swim across our path though. I know I have said this before, I am going to again, Northern Watersnakes are not venomous and are often misidentified. If you come across one just leave them be they are beneficial for the environments in which they live. Also, if you do decide to pick one up, most likely it will bite and dedicate on you. Those are the only defenses they have and they use them.
Very little trash, still these are still items that will never travel downstream to the Perkiomen. Thank you Tyler Sacks for helping with this clean-up!
You too can help with taking out the trash! If you get out hiking take a grocery bag with you, give it a second use and fill it with trash while you are out! Every bit helps. You can also help contributing to this project here: Help Fund Taking Out the Trash
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